TV channels & antenna towers in Bellmawr, New Jersey
Bellmawr has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPSJ-CD, 14 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Bellmawr
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 14 mi | 327° NNW | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Wilmington, DE |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 51 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Allentown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Bellmawr
Bellmawr is a town of about 11,500 people in New Jersey. There are 41 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 24 full-power, 5 Class A, 8 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
26 of them are within 25 miles of Bellmawr, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, PA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 6 (WPVI-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 2.1 (WDPN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 14 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Bellmawr
Point your antenna NNW, at about 328°. The main network towers for Bellmawr sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Nine network stations, WTXF-TV, WDPN-TV, WWSI, WCAU and WUVP-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles northwest of Bellmawr (328° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bellmawr at fair strength or better, 90% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bellmawr, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bellmawr
The farthest main network tower for Bellmawr is WPVI-TV (ABC), 14 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WTXF-TV is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Bellmawr
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Good | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 14 mi | 328° NNW | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| WPSGFull power | 14 mi | 327° NNW | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 15 mi | 340° NNW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WZPA-LDLow power | 16 mi | 124° SE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WACPFull power | 16 mi | 124° SE | Good | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNJTFull power | 16 mi | 126° SE | Good | Trenton, NJ |
| WNJSFull power | 16 mi | 126° SE | Good | Camden, NJ |
| W24ET-DLow power | 28 mi | 139° SE | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| W29FF-DLow power | 36 mi | 63° ENE | Weak | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WPPTFull power | 51 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 51 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 51 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Bethlehem, PA |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 52 mi | 340° NNW | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 54 mi | 309° NW | Poor | Reading, PA |
| WGTW-TVFull power | 54 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Millville, NJ |
How Bellmawr compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Bellmawr ranks 347th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 14 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
33% of New Jersey's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Camden, 4.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bellmawr: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 328° NNW, the direction of WPVI-TV (ABC), 14 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 31 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Bellmawr, NJ?
ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NNW of Bellmawr. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Bellmawr, NJ?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NNW of Bellmawr. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Bellmawr, NJ?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 14 miles NNW of Bellmawr. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Bellmawr, NJ?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NNW of Bellmawr. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Bellmawr, NJ?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NNW of Bellmawr. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bellmawr?
41 transmitters within 70 miles of Bellmawr; around 31 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Bellmawr?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 328°. The main network towers for Bellmawr sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bellmawr?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bellmawr?
WTXF-TV is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Bellmawr?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
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